Dear Horizon readers and Pamir-riders

I am living in Osh/Kyrgyzstan and meet always bikers from the Pamirs here.
A recent story form a tourist with an incident at the 12. August near Jolondy towards the pass, made me write a warning here:

The case:
With a lucky escape they could pass through some burglars who wanted to tumble their motorbike. The intention behind that action was not quite clear.

What I recommend for the remaining season 2018:
- do not ride alone between Khorog and Murgab
- remind fellows on the road not ride alone
- be aware of cars without number plates in remote areas
- listen to your intuition, by a uncomfortable/uncertain/alert-feeling leave immediately
- if you stay over night with your tent hide yourselves from the main road - prevent unwanted attraction
- If you have experienced something bad, make a voice record with your chronological story shortly after your experience.
- if you recognize or experience strange things which could rely to burglary, kidnapping etc. (even with police), report it to your embassy in Central Asia.
- Last: do not post your crazy stories as the best online. This creates only a hype and fear and is not helpful. Rather supplement some security recommendations to this chat here and connect, for riding through the mentioned area.

Have a save trip and take care.
Dave

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